Deepak Patel

West Asia conflict: Helmet makers flag safety risks amid cost surge

Helmet makers warn that rising input costs driven by global conflicts may lead to compromised safety standards, as price pressures intensify in India's competitive market

Audi to rethink product lineup after clarity on FTA duties: India head

Audi India may revise its product strategy once clarity emerges on import duty cuts under the India-EU FTA, potentially expanding its model range across segments

West Asia conflict scars begin to show on India Inc across sectors

With the war showing no signs of abating, the outlook for many sectors of India's industry is clouding over right now

Extended duty limits could threaten flight safety: Pilots' union to DGCA

Federation of Indian Pilots warns that DGCA's temporary relaxation in flight duty limits for Air India long haul flights could heighten fatigue risks and compromise safety

West Asia war: IndiGo to face pressure from fuel price spike, says Moody's

Moody's says rising jet fuel prices amid Middle East tensions may pressure IndiGo's profitability, though its short booking cycle could allow cost pass-through over time

West Asia crisis: LPG crunch hitting auto factory canteens in India

Auto industry body SIAM seeks priority LPG supply for factory canteens, warning shortages could disrupt shift operations and manufacturing

Services sectors feel ripple effects as West Asia crisis hits operations

Aviation, hospitality, travel, e-comm, q-com, logistics prepare for dent to bottomlines; IT services insulated for now

DGCA allows longer pilot duty hours for Air India amid West Asia crisis

Large chunks of the West Asian airspace have since remained closed for commercial flights

West Asia conflict: Airlines flag rising refinery margins behind ATF spike

Airlines say jet fuel prices have surged far more than crude oil since the West Asia conflict, blaming soaring refinery margins and the Mopag-linked pricing system for rising fares

India's passenger vehicle sales hit record high for Feb, rose over 10%

Passenger vehicle sales rose 10.6 per cent year-on-year in February, while two- and three-wheeler segments also recorded their highest-ever February sales, according to SIAM data

Auto PLI reforms may give startups level playing field: Ather CEO

Ather Energy CEO Tarun Mehta said proposed reforms to the automobile PLI scheme may ease eligibility thresholds, enabling EV startups to compete and scale local innovation

Parliamentary committee flags startup exclusion in auto PLI scheme

Standing committee asks government to review eligibility norms in the auto PLI scheme, expand EV incentives and speed up upgrades of testing agencies

DGCA plans stricter norms for foreign airlines operating in India

DGCA proposes stricter compliance rules for foreign airlines, including digital registration, stronger accountability for local representatives and passenger grievance reporting

ACMA sends SOS to MHI over LPG crunch, export-import shipment delays

Auto component makers warn Red Sea shipping disruptions and LPG/PNG supply concerns are raising costs, delaying exports and threatening production across the supply chain

West Asia war: Air India introduces fuel surcharges amid rising oil prices

Air India to impose fuel surcharges on domestic and international flights in phases from March 12 as aviation turbine fuel prices surge amid supply disruptions

Months after IndiGo meltdown, CEO resigns; Bhatia to take interim role

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns citing personal reasons three months after the airline's operational meltdown, with promoter and MD Rahul Bhatia set to lead as interim chief

Akasa Air unveils long-term incentive plan to retain pilots amid hiring war

Akasa Air has launched a long-term incentive plan offering up to ₹25 lakh for captains to retain pilots amid rising competition in India's fast-growing aviation sector

LPG constraints: India's auto industry braces for impact on production

Siam asks MoPNG to give clarity on availability

IndiGo flight to Manchester aborts trip, returns amid airspace closure

The airline said on March 7 that it would restart its Europe operations as airlines gradually restored schedules following disruptions caused by the evolving situation in West Asia

Air India adds flights to Europe, North America as West Asia unrest grows

Air India will add 78 flights to Europe, North America and South Asia as the Israel-Iran conflict restricts West Asia airspace and forces airlines to reroute or cancel services